Drug interactions
Histrelin + Metformin-sitagliptin
Severity: Minor
Histrelin and Metformin-sitagliptin: minor interaction.
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Summary
GnRH agonists such as histrelin can reduce insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, particularly with long-term androgen deprivation. This may worsen glycemic control in patients taking metformin and sitagliptin.
What this interaction means in plain words
Histrelin and Metformin-sitagliptin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Histrelin belongs to Musculoskeletal; Metformin-sitagliptin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Sex hormone suppression leads to increased insulin resistance and impaired glucose tolerance.
What to do
Monitor HbA1c and blood glucose periodically during therapy and intensify the antidiabetic regimen if needed.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Metformin-sitagliptin
Other interactions of Histrelin
- Amiodarone + Histrelin Major
- Anagrelide + Histrelin Major
- Histrelin + Thioridazine Major
- Alfuzosin + Histrelin Moderate
- Amisulpride + Histrelin Moderate
- Asenapine + Histrelin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Histrelin with Metformin-sitagliptin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Histrelin and Metformin-sitagliptin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. GnRH agonists such as histrelin can reduce insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, particularly with long-term androgen deprivation. This may worsen glycemic control in patients taking metformin and sitagliptin.
How serious is the interaction between Histrelin and Metformin-sitagliptin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor HbA1c and blood glucose periodically during therapy and intensify the antidiabetic regimen if needed.
What other medicines interact with Metformin-sitagliptin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Metformin-sitagliptin with, for example, Clozapine, Contrast media, Diatrizoate meglumine / diatrizoate. The full list is on the Metformin-sitagliptin page.
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